How to Install a Water-Conserving Showerhead

Wrap a hand towel around the old showerhead and another around the water pipe protruding from the wall. Clamp a pipe wrench to your old showerhead where it connects to the water pipe and a second wrench to the water pipe to keep the pipe stationary. Turn the pipe wrench counterclockwise to unthread the old showerhead from the water pipe.

Remove the old Teflon tape from the pipe's threads with a wire brush. Wrap new Teflon tape clockwise around the water pipe’s threads, helping prevent future leaks between the pipe and showerhead.

Pull the new showerhead’s rubber washer out of the connection opening, using a small flat-head screwdriver. Spread plumber’s grease over the entire rubber washer and press it back into place in the showerhead’s inlet opening. Thread the showerhead onto the water pipe by hand but don't over-tighten.

Wrap a thick hand towel and wrench around the water pipe to keep it from moving while you finish turning the showerhead clockwise to tighten.

Remove the towel and wrench, then turn on the shower, looking for leaks at the connection. If you see leaks, tighten the showerhead with a wrench.